COURSING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XV, Issue 895, 2 May 1907, Page 6

COURSING.

NORTH N.Z. COURSING CLUB. The April meeting was brought to a conclusion on Wednesday, the 24th inst., when the concluding rounds of the Maiden Stake were run while the Otara All-aged Stake was also decided. The weather was again beautifully fine, and the attendance was good. Hares ran well, and some of the trials were among the best seen on the enclosure. The same officials acted as on the opening day, and all got through their work well. In the opening round of the Allaged Stake Maroon and Gold narrowly won a fine trial against Peter Jackson, who led up. Helen Wood got a very close decision against Gipsy King, this being the only un satisfactory course of the day, the hare being weak. Robin Hood easily led and beat Mikado, while Glenore was much too good for Warrior. In the first ties Helen Wood beat Maroon and Gold, who had run an extra course, pointless. The trial between Glenore and Robin Hood was perhaps the best of the meeting. The latter led two lengths to a racing hare, but when the black got in he was very busy, scoring in quick succession. Robin Hood drove in again, and some fine exchanges followed Glenore getting his flag as puss escaped by a single point. In the final Helen Wood, who got badly out of slips, led two lengths, and after a few exchanges killed and won. In the second ties for the Maiden Stake, Garryclough beat Blue Fire

pointless. Waireka had no trouble to put out Maroon and Gold, who was handicapped by an extra course. Tim Doolan led Turangarere a length, and each dog scored twice, a smart kill by Turangarere bringing off the judge’s cap for an undecided. In the run off Tim Doolan led three lengths to a good hare, but his opponent had almost worked this off when puss escaped. Eureka easily beat Gavotte, who was partly unsighted on the lead up. In the third ties Garryclough led Waireka three lengths to a good hare, and easily got his flag. Eureka had too much foot for Tim Doolan, and beat him comfortably. In the deciding course Garryclough showed great pace, leading Eureka two lengths. Working the hare very smartly he was a safe winner, when Eureka dashin and killed. The particulars were as follows: — OTARA ALL-AGED STAKE. First Dog, Second Dog, FIRST ROUND. Mr C. Cribb’s Maroon and Gold beat Mr J. Edgar’s Peter Jackson. Mr J. Edgar’s Helen Wood beat Mr J. Gillespie’s Gipsy King. Mr F. A. Fenton’s Robin Hood beat Mr C. Pratt’s Mikado. Mr S. Barnes’ Glenore beat Mr J. Coulson’s Warrior. *■ FIRST TIES. Mr J. Edgar’s Helen Wood beat Maroon and Gold. Mr S. Barnes’ Glenore beat Robin Hood. DECIDING COURSE. Helen Wood (by Butcher Boy—Lady Dashwood) beat Glenore (by Darkie— Matlock. A protest has been entered against the winner. MANGERE MAIDEN STAKE. First Dog, ; Second Dog, 10s. Two dogs at each. Four dogs at SECOND TIES. Mr J. Smith’s Garryclough beat Mr J. Witheridge’s Blue Fire. Mr G. Mills’ Waireka beat Mr C. Cribb’s Maroon and Gold. Mr S. Bright’s Tim Doolan beat Mr J. Smith’s Turangarere. Mr F. Baker’s Eureka beat Messrs Tapper Brothers’ Gavotte. THIRD TIES. Mr J. Smith’s Garryclough beat Waireka. Mr F. Baker’s Eureka beat Tim Doolan. DECIDING COURSE. Garryclough (by Sandy—White) beat Eureka (by Wahoo —Duchess), and won the stake.